The Asend
“I have something important to share with you all,” said Jonathan to his family at the dinner table. “What is it, dad?” asked his daughter. “I have had a calling,” he replied. “Calling?” enquired Mary, his wife. “Long ago, my parents left the village and went to live on top of Mount Salus. I think it’s time for us to go too,” explained Jonathan. “You mean leave our home?” asked his son, Peter. “Yes, that is what I mean,” clarified Jonathan. There was pin drop silence at the table as they stopped eating. Mary sensed the bewilderment. “We will talk about this after dinner, ok?” “Sure,” agreed Jonathan. “Let’s eat now.” The children finished what they had in their plates and went to their room. Later that night, after clearing the table, Mary went to her room. She found Jonathan by the window, staring at the silhouette of Mount Salus in the distance. “Now, tell what is it?” asked Mary sitting beside him. “It looks so beautiful, doesn’t it?” said Jona...